The bill introduces significant modifications to public labor relations and teacher probationary period requirements in Minnesota. It mandates that personnel data be shared with labor organizations and the Bureau of Mediation Services, removing the discretion previously held by the responsible authority. School boards are now required to negotiate with teachers regarding e-learning day plans, ensuring that accommodations are made for students without internet access. The probationary period for teachers is clearly defined as the first three consecutive years of teaching within a single district, with established evaluation criteria and conditions for contract renewal or termination.

Additionally, the bill expands the definitions of "teacher" and "public employee" to include early childhood education positions and outlines specific exemptions for certain employees. It protects public employers and labor organizations from liability concerning agency or fair share fees collected before June 27, 2018, and prohibits claims related to these fees from being pursued by current or former public employees. The bill also enhances the rights of exclusive representatives, allowing them to meet with bargaining unit members during work hours and use employer facilities for meetings, while updating arbitration procedures to include the ability for arbitrators to issue subpoenas and protective orders.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.43, 120A.414, 122A.181, 122A.26, 122A.40, 122A.41, 179A.03, 179A.06, 179A.07, 572B.17